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Lechon Sinigang

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Lechon Sinigang

Lechon Sinigang turns crisp roast pork into a deeply savory tamarind soup with fresh vegetables.

55 minutes · Serves 6

Ingredients for Lechon Sinigang

  • 2 lbs lechon, cut into serving pieces
  • 22 g Knorr Sinigang sa Sampaloc Original
  • 1 daikon radish, sliced
  • 15 string beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 Chinese eggplants, sliced
  • 2 long green peppers
  • 10 okra
  • 2 onions, wedged
  • 2 tomatoes, wedged
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 bunch water spinach (kangkong)
  • 1 1/2 quarts water
  • 3 tbsp cooking oil
  • Fish sauce, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

How to cook Lechon Sinigang

  1. 1.Heat oil in a pot and sauté garlic, onion, and tomato until the onion softens.
  2. 2.Add lechon and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. 3.Pour in water, cover, and bring to a boil.
  4. 4.Stir in sinigang mix, cover, and simmer on the lowest heat for 30 minutes.
  5. 5.Add daikon and cook for 5 minutes. Add peppers, okra, string beans, and eggplant; cook 5 minutes.
  6. 6.Add kangkong and cook 2 minutes. Season with fish sauce and black pepper, then serve hot with rice.
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